San Francisco Cheap Hotel

The aim of San Francisco Cheap Hotels is to offer accommodation that makes the ideal base from which to explore this dynamic region and experience some of the magic that makes this a holiday maker's paradise.

Settled in 1776 and named in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, San Francisco is well known for its hilly terrain, classic Victorian architecture, liberal attitudes and great ethnic diversity-just some of the reasons why this is such a popular city and making it one of the most visited in the world. Other famous landmarks that bring visitor flocking include the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge, the cable cars and Chinatown.

The Gold Rush and silver discoveries brought treasure seekers to the city in their droves and by the turn of the 20th century, San Francisco was a major city, well known for its flamboyant style, stately homes on Nob Hill and thriving arts scene. In 1906, nearly three quarters of the city was raised to the ground by an earthquake and resultant fire that spread through the city like wildfire. Rebuilding was rapid and performed on a grand scale and in a short space of about ten years, the city was back on its feet. It survived the 1929 stock market collapse and after the port was moved to Oakland the city depended more heavily on tourism to prop up the economy.

A large number of immigrants from Asia and Latin America arrived and became synonymous with counter cultural revolutions. The center of the hippy culture, leader in the gay rights movement and home to artists and writers cemented San Francisco's label as the most liberal and free city in the states. The dot-com boom brought with it high technology and entrepreneurship to the economy.

The mild Mediterranean climate experienced here is another one of the reasons that it is a favorite holiday destination. Winters are mild and wet and summers cool and dry with little fluctuation in temperature the year round. During the spring and early summer the city can be covered in fog due to the cold Pacific Ocean and the high heat of the Californian mainland.

The city is divided into neighborhoods and visitors will find many San Francisco cheap hotels are located throughout and close to many major historical landmarks and tourist attractions. From the Golden Gate district that includes the Presidio, Fort Mason and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf from where guests can catch a ferry to Alcatraz Island, to Nob Hill, Russian Hill and Chinatown with their vibrant individual cultures, this truly is a city that has it all. Ocean Beach is a favorite haunt of surfers while many parks provide a rich variety of cultural and natural attractions.

Guest rooms in the selection of San Francisco Cheap Hotels are generally clean, basic and include modern amenities such as cable and satellite TV, direct-dial telephone with free local calls and internet access. Comfortable beds with fresh linen and cozy duvets are the norm and rooms usually provide a comfortable chair or two where guests can put their feet up. Private bathrooms with bathtub or shower and toiletries and hairdryer provide the perfect space to shed the stress of the day and prepare for a night out on the town, in a city that never sleeps.

Some of the guest rooms in San Francisco cheap hotels also cater for business needs and include a desk with a chair and a lamp, especially those in the city center and at the airport, Many hotels also offer business facilities where guests can make use of fax and photocopying services.

Corporate visitors to San Francisco will be able to find a range of San Francisco cheap hotels that offer economical conference and meeting space. Providing a number of rooms of various sizes, these are ideal venues for meetings, conferences or private family celebrations. Equipped with modern audio-visual equipment and efficient event staff to assist with all aspects of planning and implementation as well as catering staff that will ensure no delegate or guest will go hungry, all functions are guaranteed to run smoothly and efficiently.

Guests will also be able to find a cheap hotel that provides a workout gymnasium. Many are equipped with modern cardio-vascular exercise machines and free weights to ensure guests can keep up with their exercise programs. Otherwise, there are plenty of gyms in the area as well as plenty of opportunities for walking and running up and down the hilly terrain that makes up the city.

Other hotel amenities and facilities include 24-hour front-desk, room service, luggage storage, smoking and non-smoking rooms and rooms for disabled guests. Car and bicycle hire as well as airport transfers can be organized through friendly concierge services. Swimming pools, saunas, Jacuzzis and solariums provide plenty of in-house relaxing leisure opportunities in some San Francisco cheap hotels.

Many hotels offer a complimentary continental breakfast but also provide easy access to many superb restaurants. Fresh seafood, the finest Californian produce and attention to detail and service has spawned a multitude of neighborhood-based restaurants.

This selection of accommodation provides visitors with affordable options. By staying in budget hotels, guests will have so much more disposable income to spend on the wonderful opportunities offered by this vibrant and dynamic city.